El Niño to Peak in December; Philippines Bolsters Crop Damage Mitigation
The UN has announced that El Niño is expected to peak in December and could be among the strongest recorded in decades. The Philippines is enhancing support for farmers by utilizing climate and rice production data to aid timely decisions on planting, irrigation, and drought preparedness.
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